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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547,879.42, 3,820,638.14 and 950,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547,879.42, 3,820,638.14 and 950,013.48 is: 1,424,579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547,879.42 : 3,820,638.14 = 950,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547,879.42/3,820,638.14 = 950,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547,879.42x = 3,820,638.14 × 950,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547,879.42x = 3,629,657,730,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,657,730,452.06/2,547,879.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,579.87

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